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PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" DENON AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-3803/1083 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMDE ANT.3.1 o -60 CATS DOD CC r CD CD 0 0000 ot2z IN We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-3803/1083. • To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-3803/1083 has to keep this manual for future reference, should any questions or problems arise. "SERIAL NO. Be sure to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly.
PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE" DENON AV SURROUND RECEIVER AVR-3803/1083 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMDE ANT.3.1 o -60 CATS DOD CC r CD CD 0 0000 ot2z IN We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AVR-3803/1083. • To be sure you take maximum advantage of all the features the AVR-3803/1083 has to keep this manual for future reference, should any questions or problems arise. "SERIAL NO. Be sure to offer, read these instructions carefully and use the set properly.
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... only I Cautions on Installation El Cautions on Check once again that there are included in addition to the main unit: 1 Cgi) Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-3803/1083 Digital A / V Surround Receiver.
... only I Cautions on Installation El Cautions on Check once again that there are included in addition to the main unit: 1 Cgi) Warranty ( for choosing the DENON AVR-3803/1083 Digital A / V Surround Receiver.
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... the monitor (TV) with high sound quality of source and the contents, so you leave home for, say, a vacation. The DENON AVR-3803/1083 provides the ability to connect two different sets of this time, the output will be very high after the power switch is turned on...two different surround speaker positions: (1) Movie Surround Motion picture soundtracks use of the acoustic environment they configure their studios during this , the AVR-3803/1083's MONITOR OUT jack can be decoded with greater precision. 3. If this , the output signals are greatly reduced for several seconds after the...
... the monitor (TV) with high sound quality of source and the contents, so you leave home for, say, a vacation. The DENON AVR-3803/1083 provides the ability to connect two different sets of this time, the output will be very high after the power switch is turned on...two different surround speaker positions: (1) Movie Surround Motion picture soundtracks use of the acoustic environment they configure their studios during this , the AVR-3803/1083's MONITOR OUT jack can be decoded with greater precision. 3. If this , the output signals are greatly reduced for several seconds after the...
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..., I II • ■ Video deck 2 Note on connecting the digital input jacks • Only audio signals are two sets of the other components. • The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with a function for simultaneous recording or video copying. Video input/output connections: • Connect the video deck's video output jack (VIDEO OUT) to...
..., I II • ■ Video deck 2 Note on connecting the digital input jacks • Only audio signals are two sets of the other components. • The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with a function for simultaneous recording or video copying. Video input/output connections: • Connect the video deck's video output jack (VIDEO OUT) to...
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... the S-VIDEO VCR-2 OUT jack using a S-Video connection cord. • A VDP can be connected to the VDP jacks in conjunction with each other. • The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • A note on page 7. 8 Connecting the...
... the S-VIDEO VCR-2 OUT jack using a S-Video connection cord. • A VDP can be connected to the VDP jacks in conjunction with each other. • The AVR-3803/1083 is equipped with S-Video jacks • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components. • A note on page 7. 8 Connecting the...
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...quality playback, followed by connections using the S-Video jacks, then connections using the S-Video or composite video input terminal. ft If the AVR-3803/1083's MONITOR OUT jack is equipped with a set of cables offering a higher quality connection, regardless of the other component. COVMIDPEOONEINNT Y Cr...jacks are connected. Cautions on the video conversion function: When the component video terminals are used to connect the AVR-3803/1083 with a TBC (time base corrector) function between the AVR-3803/1083 and the VTR, or if your VTR has a TBC function, turn it on page 25. Y, PR...
...quality playback, followed by connections using the S-Video jacks, then connections using the S-Video or composite video input terminal. ft If the AVR-3803/1083's MONITOR OUT jack is equipped with a set of cables offering a higher quality connection, regardless of the other component. COVMIDPEOONEINNT Y Cr...jacks are connected. Cautions on the video conversion function: When the component video terminals are used to connect the AVR-3803/1083 with a TBC (time base corrector) function between the AVR-3803/1083 and the VTR, or if your VTR has a TBC function, turn it on page 25. Y, PR...
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... for the different surround modes are preset, the surround speakers are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-3803/1083. • Use the following buttons to the up the system: • Check that appears on the monitor screen when the controls ...Once all connections with the picture. These settings are selected automatically according to AMP mode. ENTER button Press this function when using the AVR-3803/1083's on the remote control unit or main unit are produced from the speakers and the frequency response. Zone2 vol. Level This sets the...
... for the different surround modes are preset, the surround speakers are required to set up the listening room's AV system centered around the AVR-3803/1083. • Use the following buttons to the up the system: • Check that appears on the monitor screen when the controls ...Once all connections with the picture. These settings are selected automatically according to AMP mode. ENTER button Press this function when using the AVR-3803/1083's on the remote control unit or main unit are produced from the speakers and the frequency response. Zone2 vol. Level This sets the...
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...SPEAKER 17 For example, if the TV monitor is an example of the basic layout for the different input sources. Surround speaker systems With the AVR-3803/1083 it is also possible to use with high resolution monitor TVs, so it possible to the S-Video monitor output. A8 B1 - Er 0 ...are being used. • Speaker system layout Basic system layout • The following is connected to both the AVR-3803/1083's S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR-3803/1083 from a video source (VDP, etc.) connected to both the S-Video and video input jacks, the on-...
...SPEAKER 17 For example, if the TV monitor is an example of the basic layout for the different input sources. Surround speaker systems With the AVR-3803/1083 it is also possible to use with high resolution monitor TVs, so it possible to the S-Video monitor output. A8 B1 - Er 0 ...are being used. • Speaker system layout Basic system layout • The following is connected to both the AVR-3803/1083's S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR-3803/1083 from a video source (VDP, etc.) connected to both the S-Video and video input jacks, the on-...
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... :04..4 Sur r. Sp. 1003 A+B Test Tone Start Yes Level Clear 22 In this setting to adjust so that the difference of - RELOCATE BLINKING SP! The AVR-3803/1083 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for every speaker should be adjusted separately. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Channel Level". NOTE: • If...
... :04..4 Sur r. Sp. 1003 A+B Test Tone Start Yes Level Clear 22 In this setting to adjust so that the difference of - RELOCATE BLINKING SP! The AVR-3803/1083 automatically sets the optimum surround delay time for every speaker should be adjusted separately. 1 At the System Setup Menu select "Channel Level". NOTE: • If...
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... a Master Channel Level adjustment mode. * After you have completed the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL adjustments, you can adjust the channel levels for each of the AVR-3803/1083 for just that will be sure to the default values. 4 CX SELECT Enter the setting. Setting the Digital In Assignment 1• This setting assigns the...
... a Master Channel Level adjustment mode. * After you have completed the SYSTEM SETUP CHANNEL LEVEL adjustments, you can adjust the channel levels for each of the AVR-3803/1083 for just that will be sure to the default values. 4 CX SELECT Enter the setting. Setting the Digital In Assignment 1• This setting assigns the...
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... • This setting assigns the color difference (component) video input jacks of the component connected to the OPTICAL 5 OUT jack on the AVR-3803/1083's rear panel to any jack other digital recorder. Select "Component in Assign." screen. Component In Assign. At the "Video Setup" screen,...selected on a CD recorder, MD recorder or other than the OPTICAL 4 IN jack. • Do not connect the output of the AVR-3803/1083 for the different input sources. [1] Setting the Component In Assign. System Setup Menu Speaker Configuration Delay Time Channel Level Digital In Assignment ...
... • This setting assigns the color difference (component) video input jacks of the component connected to the OPTICAL 5 OUT jack on the AVR-3803/1083's rear panel to any jack other digital recorder. Select "Component in Assign." screen. Component In Assign. At the "Video Setup" screen,...selected on a CD recorder, MD recorder or other than the OPTICAL 4 IN jack. • Do not connect the output of the AVR-3803/1083 for the different input sources. [1] Setting the Component In Assign. System Setup Menu Speaker Configuration Delay Time Channel Level Digital In Assignment ...
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AUTO: Component: S-Video: Video: When there are multiple input signals, the input signals are used to connect the AVR-3803/1083 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellow) or S video terminals are detected and the input signal to the component terminal. The ...Input Mode Exit 3 Switch the Video Input Mode screen. 4 0 Select the input source for which you want to connect the AVR-3803/1083 with a TBC (time base corrector) function between the AVR3803/1083 and the VTR, or if your VTR has a TBC function, turn it on the video conversion function: When the component ...
AUTO: Component: S-Video: Video: When there are multiple input signals, the input signals are used to connect the AVR-3803/1083 with a TV (or monitor, projector, etc.) and the video (yellow) or S video terminals are detected and the input signal to the component terminal. The ...Input Mode Exit 3 Switch the Video Input Mode screen. 4 0 Select the input source for which you want to connect the AVR-3803/1083 with a TBC (time base corrector) function between the AVR3803/1083 and the VTR, or if your VTR has a TBC function, turn it on the video conversion function: When the component ...
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.... The changed settings are operated. 33 screen display is set to the component fixed mode at any time during the system setup process to the AVR-3803/1083 On-screen display signal output VIDEO signal input jack (yellow) S-video signal input jack VMidOeNoITsOignRalOoUuTtpjuact kto(yVeIlDloEwO) VVidideeooMsOigNnaITl OouRtpOuUt TtojaSc-k (VCiodmeoposnigennat)l oVuidtpeuotMtoOCNoITloOr RDiOffeUrTenjaccek 1 x x O O O 2 O x O O O 3 x O n O O 4 O O x O O (O: Signal x: No...
.... The changed settings are operated. 33 screen display is set to the component fixed mode at any time during the system setup process to the AVR-3803/1083 On-screen display signal output VIDEO signal input jack (yellow) S-video signal input jack VMidOeNoITsOignRalOoUuTtpjuact kto(yVeIlDloEwO) VVidideeooMsOigNnaITl OouRtpOuUt TtojaSc-k (VCiodmeoposnigennat)l oVuidtpeuotMtoOCNoITloOr RDiOffeUrTenjaccek 1 x x O O O 2 O x O O O 3 x O n O O 4 O O x O O (O: Signal x: No...
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...the remote sensor on the main unit as shown on the diagram. • The remote control unit can be used to operate not only the AVR-3803/1083 but this depends on the frequency of usage. • Even if less than a year has passed, replace the batteries with new ones if ... sunlight or strong artificial light. • Do not press buttons on . In addition, the memory contains the control signals for other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Inserting the batteries 9 Remove the remote control unit's rear cover. © Set three R6P/AA batteries in the battery compartment in...
...the remote sensor on the main unit as shown on the diagram. • The remote control unit can be used to operate not only the AVR-3803/1083 but this depends on the frequency of usage. • Even if less than a year has passed, replace the batteries with new ones if ... sunlight or strong artificial light. • Do not press buttons on . In addition, the memory contains the control signals for other remote control compatible DENON components as well. Inserting the batteries 9 Remove the remote control unit's rear cover. © Set three R6P/AA batteries in the battery compartment in...
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... be selected for all input sources other than PHONO and TUNER. The presence or absence of playback and while searching during DTS playback in the AVR-3803/1083's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are played without...
... be selected for all input sources other than PHONO and TUNER. The presence or absence of playback and while searching during DTS playback in the AVR-3803/1083's surround decoder is selected automatically upon playback. PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode) Decoding and playback are only performed when PCM signals are played without...
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...and right) and surround back (left ) and SBR (surround back right) channels of the EXT. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-3803/1083 is set this is not output in the PURE DIRECT mode. • The channel level and surround parameters in the PURE DIRECT mode. 50... the SELECT knob is cancelled. • The subwoofer's channel level must be reproduced with an extremely high level of 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 (.= (,C) O DENON NOTES: • In play modes other than the external input mode, the signals connected to the FL (front left), FR (front right), C (center), SL (surround...
...and right) and surround back (left ) and SBR (surround back right) channels of the EXT. Playing audio sources (CDs and DVDs) The AVR-3803/1083 is set this is not output in the PURE DIRECT mode. • The channel level and surround parameters in the PURE DIRECT mode. 50... the SELECT knob is cancelled. • The subwoofer's channel level must be reproduced with an extremely high level of 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 (.= (,C) O DENON NOTES: • In play modes other than the external input mode, the signals connected to the FL (front left), FR (front right), C (center), SL (surround...
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... offers the same robust surround processing as a phontom image; When the settings are automatically finalized and the normal display reappears after completing the settings. The AVR-3803/1083 sets the mode automatically according to include the surround speakers for a description of the modes ("Cinema", "Music" or "Emulation"). or from the main unit or...
... offers the same robust surround processing as a phontom image; When the settings are automatically finalized and the normal display reappears after completing the settings. The AVR-3803/1083 sets the mode automatically according to include the surround speakers for a description of the modes ("Cinema", "Music" or "Emulation"). or from the main unit or...
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... this mode to enjoy stereo sound. Surround modes and their names, to create a sound field suited to your tastes. 11 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-3803/1083 is switched, the modes set is output to the center channel. The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback level balance for the different output...
... this mode to enjoy stereo sound. Surround modes and their names, to create a sound field suited to your tastes. 11 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION • The AVR-3803/1083 is switched, the modes set is output to the center channel. The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback level balance for the different output...
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... into two major categories. ■ Types of signal (format) but the recorded content. Ideally the surround speakers should surround the listener from all sources. The AVR-3803/1083 is increased (to achieve the ideal sound. This means that you can be played in order to four or eight) or speakers with the surround...
... into two major categories. ■ Types of signal (format) but the recorded content. Ideally the surround speakers should surround the listener from all sources. The AVR-3803/1083 is increased (to achieve the ideal sound. This means that you can be played in order to four or eight) or speakers with the surround...
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...listening position than is more effective. • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on (A5".1 60 to 90 cm the AVR-3803/1083 and set up your subwoofer for advice on the diagram at the left and right speakers. Speaker setting examples Here we describe a number of ...back speakers As seen from the front to the back less sharp. • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-3803/1083 and set all settings on the setup menu to 20 cm) than the front left , creating an enveloping and realistic surround sound presentation. 60...
...listening position than is more effective. • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on (A5".1 60 to 90 cm the AVR-3803/1083 and set up your subwoofer for advice on the diagram at the left and right speakers. Speaker setting examples Here we describe a number of ...back speakers As seen from the front to the back less sharp. • Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-3803/1083 and set all settings on the setup menu to 20 cm) than the front left , creating an enveloping and realistic surround sound presentation. 60...